Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
blanda
ID:
510886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meikle) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 167 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510218

Common Names

  • Rhus blanda
  • Smooth Karee
  • Karee-bos

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Synonyms

  • Rhus blanda Meikle [unknown]

Description

Searsia blanda (also called Blanda Searsia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has large, glossy leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia blanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia blanda for. exelliana (Meikle) Moffett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Searsia blanda has small white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia blanda is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Searsia blanda

Searsia blanda is native to South Africa.

Searsia blanda FAQ

What type of soil does Searsia blanda prefer?

Searsia blanda prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Searsia blanda?

Searsia blanda prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Searsia blanda?

Searsia blanda typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.